Radio Polynesia celebrated its 25th birthday yesterday at its Savalalo office.
For the Owner and businessman, Maposua Rudolf Keil, it was a time to reflect on the station’s journey from its humble beginnings when it first opened on 30 September 1989, at Mauga o Fiamoe.
Acting Prime Minister, Tuisugaletaua Sofara Aveau, congratulated Maposua and his staff, noting that Radio Polynesia only started with one station.
“After twenty five years, Radio Polynesia has now five stations,” said Tuisuga.
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“I acknowledge the hard work that Maposua has put in his business and today we have witnessed the blessings that he received after years of hard work and sweat, and having been criticized by so many people as he was trying to build his business.
“Therefore, thank you for the great service in entertaining the country through this magnificent radio station.”
Speaking to the Samoa Observer, Maposua said the journey has not been easy.
“I was called ‘stupid’ by some of my friends because I had no experience in starting a business like this and that I had never worked in a radio station,” he said. “However, this was something that I have always wanted to achieve. I have always dreamt of owning a radio station and so I did, but it wasn’t easy.”
Radio Polynesia started with six employees. Fast forward to today, it employs 25 people.
“It’s something that I will always and forever thank God for,” he said. “If it wasn’t for his kindness and love, I wouldn’t be able to come this far and achieve so much".
In 2000, the station relocated from Mauga Fiamoe to Savalalo, where it is still serving and entertaining thousands of Samoans.
Asked why it relocated, Maposua said the radiofrequency (RF Radiation) was affecting his health and his doctor, Professor Harvey White, advised him to move from the area.
Yesterday, Maposua acknowledged his son, Maposua Corey Keil and wife Olga Keil for their dedication to make the station work.
Maposua also thanked the former Prime Minister, the late Tofilau Eti Alesana and his government for giving him the opportunity to open a radio station that has only grown from strength to strength since 1989.
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